By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 514) of Kay Khan and others relative to licensing group care facilities under the control of the Department of Early Education and Care that serve students with special needs. Education.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3807) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a student tuition recovery fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Higher Education.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Andres X. Vargas, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to authorize an excise tax on all electronic smoking devices or tobacco products. Revenue.
By Ms. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Joan Meschino and others relative to school policies for students found with certain weapons or charged with certain violations. Education.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2436) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to impose an eighty percent excise on cigars and smoking tobacco. Revenue.
By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
By Representatives Malia of Boston and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 518) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to strengthening recovery high schools. Education.
By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2986) of Daniel R. Cullinane and others relative to the composition of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority. Transportation.
